I DO NOT OWN ONE TREE HILL OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS. THIS IS STRICTLY FOR ENTERTAIMENT PURPOSES!

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Brooke walked into C over B headquarters frazzled. She went up the elevator and was greeted by her assistant Millie. She handed Brooke her latte.

"Here is you Carmel Mocha half skim foam latte."

"Are you sure there is foam? Cause last time there was no foam and I like foam."

"I put it in myself."

Brooke took a sip and saw her imaging group designing her next magazine cover. She stopped and looked closer.

"That girl is NOT going on the cover. She looks unhealthy."

A man spoke up. "We were just brainstorming."

"Well then keep brainstorming. Just keep in mind that I do not put girls like that on the cover of my magazine. Bulimia is an illness not a fashion trend."

She walked into her office and sat down. "Millie what do we have today?"

"You have a meeting with the board in 30 minutes and you have that movie premiere tonight. Are you still going?"

"I'll do the red carpet and skip the movie. See if one of the Nick's can go with me."

"I'll call Nick Lachey he is always willing to do a red carpet. Victoria is waiting for you in the car to go to the meeting."

"Well tell her to wait I need to look at some fabric for the winter line."

"She's not going to like that."

"Yeah well she works for me. If she threatens you remind herof that."

"Ok."

Brooke was left alone in her office. She had just started looking through swatches when her intercom lit up.

"Miss. Davis? You have a call from a Haley Scott on line 2."

"Put her through."

Brooke's phone rang and Brooke picked it up.

"Hey Hales."

"Hey Brooke. I've been trying to get ahold of you all week."

"Yeah I meant to call you back but between drawing up the winter line, trying to deal with my stores and seeing if we can get a line started in Macy's I have been swamped. What's up? Is Jamie ok?"

"Yeah Jamie is fine. It's just..."

"Nathan?"

"Yeah. I mean he's out of the chair but he's still not back to himself. He's lost all of his confidence and he's trying to get his strength back but it takes time."

"I'm sorry. It has to be hard on him. I mean one minute your working your way into the NBA next your thrown through a plate glass window and told you may never play again."

"I just think that he could use some cheering up. Peyton is coming home."

"That's suppose to make me want to come back?"

"I'm sorry Brooke. I know that you have every right to hate Luke and Peyton but they aren't even together anymore. He's with his editor Lindsey."

"And?"

"Come on Brooke. Nathan and I didn't do anything to you. I told Luke a dozen times that what he did to you was wrong. Please? I would love for you to meet Jamie."

"I would love that too but right now I need to be here. I might be able to get some time off in a few months."

"Brooke you said that last time."

"I promise Haley it's not about you."

"I know. We just miss you."

"I miss you guys too."

Millie walked in and pointed to her watch. Brooke sighed.

"Haley I have to go. We can finish this conversation later."

"Ok. Just remember our door is always open."

"Thanks. Love you."

She hung up and started out the door. When she got into the car Victoria Davis looked at her seriously.

"You're late."

"I was returning phone calls."

"And that concerns me? Where were you last night?"

"Excuse me?"

"We had dinner reservations with Paul. You know that it is crucial to stay on his good side in order to get him to advertise. He buys hundreds of custom pieces of your every year for his wife. Being your best customer he was not amused by your absence."

"I was busy at home."

"Oh with your mistake?"

Brooke tensed. The truth was no one outside of her mom, Millie and a few employees knew that Brooke had a daughter. Allison was 4 years old and meant everything to Brooke. After all she had moved from Tree Hill to California so that her mother could help her hide her pregnancy. She only flew back to Tree Hill for 3 days to graduate with her class. She was there when Karen had Lily and Haley had Jamie. Her mother watched Allison for her. Allison's father didn't even know that she existed. Brooke looked at her mother.

"She is not a mistake. But yes she had a ballet performance I wanted to go to."

Victoria rolled her eyes but said no more.

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"Miss. Davis this way!"

"Brooke over here!"

"Give us a smile!"

Brooke walked with Nick Lachey. She turned to the photographers and flashed them her perfectly whitened teeth. She was anxious to get off the red carpet and crawl into bed. She just kept smiling. When a reporter stuck a microphone in her face she turned on the charm.

"Miss. Davis, many say that you are the ultimate inspiration. A girl from a small town in North Carolina who started this line in her bedroom and became a multi- millionaire within 5 years. Do you ever miss your old life?"

Brooke spoke truthfully. "Well of course I miss my home and my friends but I love what I do."

She walked away. When she got home that night she kicked her heels off in the elevator on her way up to her penthouse. She walked in and relieved the babysitter. She opened her daughter's bedroom door and sat on the edge of the bed.

"Monkey? I'm home." She smirked and faked a sigh. "I guess i'll just eat ice cream all by myself. Even though it's chocolate chip cookie dough."

Allison threw her covers back and sat up. "I'm awake!"

Brooke picked her up and carried her into the kitchen. Once they both had a big bowl of ice cream Brooke smiled.

"How was ballet camp?"

Allie shrugged. "Good I guess. It was so hot on the stage."

"I bet it was."

"Do you think we could go swimming tomorrow?"

"I do not Monkey. I have a lot going on at work."

Allie's face fell and Brooke sighed.

"I guess I can cancel couple meetings to make time for my girl."

She smiled. "Thanks Mommy."

They finished eating their ice ream and watched "The Bachelor" before Allie fell asleep on the couch. Brooke carried her into her bedroom and covered her with the soft pink comforter.

"I love you Mommy."

Brooke smiled and kissed her daughter's head. "I love you too Monkey."

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Brooke felt like she had only been asleep for a few minutes when her alarm went off. Brooke groaned as she slapped the snooze button. She quickly showered and dressed. She made her way into Allie's room.

"Rise and shine Monkey Butt."

She opened her daughter's curtains and Allie sat up in bed rubbing her eyes.

"Mommy it's too early."

"I know Sweetie but Mommy has an early meeting so Vanessa is on her way to watch you."

She dressed Allie in a navy tank top with white denim shorts. She looked at her little girl and felt a lump in her throat. Allie was the spitting image of her father. She had straight blonde hair that was now to her butt, baby blue eyes and breathtaking smile. The only parts of her that looked like Brooke were her cheek bones, button nose and long eyelashes. Brooke shook the feeling off and pulled Allie's hair into a high ponytail. She then poured her a bowl of cereal and some orange juice. Allie had just started eating when her babysitter Vanessa walked in.

"Hi Miss. Davis." She set her bag down on an empty stool and kissed Allie's head. "Hey kiddo."

"Hi Nessa."

Brooke grabbed her purse and phone. "Ok so I should be home around 5:30." She kissed Allie's cheek and grabbed her portfolio. "Have fun girls."

She got to work and was again greeted by Millie.

"Macy's is on line 3 for you."

"Really?" She walked quickly with her and glanced around nervously. "Where's Victoria?"

"At the spa for a seaweed facial."

Brooke nodded and took the call. When she hung up she cheered. Millie walked in smiling.

"They liked your designs?"

"They loved them!"

"Affordable C/B fashion for women everywhere. They want to launch in the next few months."

"That's great Brooke. What are you going to call this line?"

She showed Millie the paper and Millie looked shocked.

"Allie-James?"

"Yes for the two kids in my life. Jamie is my godson."

"I know but I thought you wanted to keep Allie out of the spotlight?"

"I still am. No one has to know why I chose that name."

Millie nodded and they got to work.

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Brooke felt horrible. She was suppose to have been home hours ago but Victoria had called her into 2 meetings. Brooke had just gotten done redoing her choices for her magazine spread next month. She was heading back to her office when she heard someone in there. It sounding like they were shredding something. She opened the door.

"Mom!"

Victoria Davis was sitting in her daughter's chair holding a stack of papers. She set them on the desk and glared at her daughter.

"I just got off the phone with Macy's. They wanted to further discuss your conversation this morning. They didn't want to tell me anything but after I told them that I was the CEO..."

"You are not the CEO!"

"Well I should be. Or have you forgotten who gave you your start up money? Anyways they told me about your new line with them. Your Allie-James line. We never discussed a new line."

"I do not need your permission."

Victoria raised an eyebrow and went back to shredding. Brooke caught sight of the papers.

"Are you shredding my designs!"

"I just told you. There will not be a new line."

Brooke snatched the designs away from her mother and shoved them into her bag.

"This is my company! If I want a new line I will!"

"No you will not!"

"If you aren't with me then you are fired!"

Brooke stormed out. She cried in the car the whole way home. When she walked in she relieved Vanessa and went into her room. Without hesitation she grabbed her suitcase and started throwing random outfits, jewelry, shoes and her essentials into it. She grabbed her phone and called a car service. She then made her way into Allie's room and started packing her a suitcase and a carryon. She made sure to grab Allie's favorite stuffed bunny and her favorite lilac blanket. She gently nudged her awake.

"Allie. Wake up Monkey."

Allie opened her eyes and looked around confused. "What's going on?"

"We're going on a little trip. Get your shoes on."

Allie sat up and did as she was told. When they got into their car. Brooke told the driver to take them to the airport. She called Millie who answered sleepily.

"Hello?"

"Millicent it's Brooke. Can you book me and Allie 2 flights to Tree Hill?"

"Sure. What's gong on?"

"Victoria and I got into a fight so I need to get away for a little while. Allie and I are on our way to the airport."

"Ok I just booked you 2 first-class seats."

"Thanks Millie."

"No problem. Keep me posted."

When they got to the airport, Brooke put on a baseball cap and sunglasses so no one cold recognize her. She carried Allie inside. they made it threw security quickly and then boarded their flight. Allie looked out the window as they took off.

"Mommy where are we going?"

"We are going to see mommy's friends."

"Are they nice."

"Yes. They are the greatest people that I know."

She just nodded. Brooke felt nervous but knew that Haley and Nathan were who she needed to be with right now. She an Allie both drifted off to sleep.

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Brooke woke up just in time to hear the pilot's announcement.

"We will be landing in Tree Hill, North Carolina in 10 minutes. Just a warning it is currently 48 degrees and raining."

Brooke reached into Allie's carryon and pulled out her lavender Sherpa zip hoodie. She then shook the little girl awake.

"Allie? Allie? We're here."

Allie woke up and stretched. Brooke helped her put her jacket on. Once they landed Brooke grabbed their bags and went to the rental car desk. Once she had the keys to a BMW X5. She settled Allie in the rental booster seat and loaded her bags. Before leaving the parking lot she dug her friends address out of her purse. When she arrived she was surprised. They lived in a really nice house on the beach. Brooke opted to leave their luggage in the car. She simply grabbed Allie and carried her to the door. She rang the doorbell. The door opened and Nathan Scott stood there stunned.

"Brooke Davis?"

She smiled. "Are you going to hug me or what?"

Nathan grinned and hugged him tight. When they separated he took in the little girl in her arms.

"Come in."

Brooke stepped inside and Nathan glanced down at the little girl.

"Whose this?"

Brooke looked at Allie. "Can you tell Nathan your name?"

Allie smiled shyly. "Allison."

Nathan shook her hand. "Hi Allison. I'm your Uncle Nathan."

Brooke looked around. "Nice house."

"Thanks. Haley dis the decorating."

"Where is Tutor Girl?"

Nathan smiled. "She's upstairs. She is going to freak out. Where are you staying?"

"I was going to check into a hotel but I wanted to see you guys first."

He shook his head. "No way. You're family. You'll stay here with us."

"Thanks Nate."

Haley's voice drifted down the stairs. "Nathan? Who was at the door?"

He smiled and yelled up the stairs. "Come and see!"

Haley appeared at the top of the stairs and stopped dead when she saw Brooke.

"Brooke?"

"Hey Tutor Girl!"

Haley flew down the stairs and hugged Brooke tight.

"Oh my God you finally came! You look amazing!"

Brooke pulled apart and smiled. "You look great yourself."

Haley noticed the little girl. "Hi Sweetie."

Allie held out her hand. "Hi i'm Allie."

"Hi Allie. I'm Aunt Haley."

Before they could say anything else a little boy with sandy blonde hair appeared at the top of the stairs.

"Momma? I'm hungry."

Haley smiled. "Jamie can you come say hi?"

Jamie walked down the stairs and smiled. Brooke knelt down.

"Hi Jamie. I'm your Aunt Brooke."

Jamie gave her a hug then looked at Allie.

"I'm James Lucas Scott, i'm 4."

Allie smiled. "I'm Allison Haley Davis, i'm 4 too."

Haley looked at Brooke surprised. "You named her after me?"

"Of course."

Jamie looked at them. "Can I have some cereal?"

Allie looked at her mom. " Mommy i'm hungry too."

Haley laughed. "Ok, ok. Let's get you two fed."

Nathan looked at Brooke. "Is your luggage in the car?"

"Yeah. Thanks Nate."

He stepped out and Brooke followed Haley and the kids into the kitchen. Once both kids were settled at the counter with bowls of cereal and cups of orange juice Haley and Brooke sat in the living room with mugs of coffee. Haley looked at Allie then smiled.

"She is beautiful Brooke."

"Thanks."

"How come you didn't tell me about her?"

Brooke sighed. "I wanted too but her dad left me and I just wanted to leave. So my mom let me stay with her."

"Does she know her dad?"

"No. He hasn't tried to contact me in over 4 years."

"What an ass."

"Whose an Ass?"

Nathan sat down in an empty armchair with his coffee. Haley looked at him.

"Allie's dad left Brooke and hasn't tried to contact her since."

"Haley's right. He's an Ass and a coward."

Haley changed the subject. "So how long can you stay?"

"Well I was actually thinking about moving back."

"Really!?"

"Yeah. It's a great place to raise Allie and she will grow up around people I love and who love her. So I am probably going to open up a store and run C/B here."

Nathan smiled. "That's awesome Brooke."

"Is it ok if I stay here until I find a house?"

Haley nodded. "Of course. I still can't believe that you are really here."

"Nether can I."

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Over the next few days Brooke and Allie adjusted to life in Tree Hill. Brooke had bought Karen's Café and had begun to turn it into a new store. She also launched her new line with Macy's despite Victoria. Once Millie joined them in Tree Hill things moved quickly with the new store.

"Ok come on you two."

Brooke walked into to her new store with Jamie and Allie in tow. Nathan was at physical therapy and Haley had class so Brooke was watching the kids. She opened her bag and set a coloring book and a huge box of crayons on the floor.

"Ok. You two color while Aunt Brooke and Aunt Millie get some work done."

The kids sat down and started to pick out their colors. Brooke walked over to the counter where Millie was.

"Ok what needs done today?"

"You need to pick out the furniture for the store, Vogue wants an interview with you over the phone, Macy's called and your designs are flying off the shelves so they want to talk about a larger contract, your winter line is going to debut in New York in 2 weeks Carla is handling it for you, the grand opening fliers are being designed today samples will be sent over tomorrow, and I signed Allie up for ballet and tap."

"Millie you are incredible."

Her phone began to ring and Brooke groaned.

"Hi Mom."

"Brooke Penelope Davis are you finished with you little temper tantrum?"

"It's not a temper tantrum. I have just realized that you do not respect me as your boss or a business woman."

"Sweetie you are not smart enough to run this business. Now get your butt on a plane."

"No. I already released my line with Macy's and it's selling out everywhere and I'm opening a new store."

"What! We didn't discuss a new store."

"Did you miss the part where I fired you? You've been banned from the building and guess what the store is already underway here in Tree Hill."

"You can't open a store in that disgusting little town."

"I can and I did. Now leave me alone!"

She hung up and Millie smiled.

"Good for you Brooke."

"Thanks Millie." She glanced over Millie's shoulder at the chunk of wall the workers were carrying out. "Wait!"

She looked at the piece. "This stays here. I want the whole store to focus around this."

It was a piece of wall that said "Somebody told me that this is the place where everything's better and everything's safe" it was a part of this place and Brooke refused to throw it out. After she went over all the blueprints, called Macy's and returned some calls she looked over at the kids.

"Ok, who wants ice cream?"

Allie and Jamie jumped up and yelled in unison, "Me!"

"Alright. Lets get out of here."

They went to the ice cream stand and then made their way home. They went in and found Nathan watching TV and Haley grading some papers. She smiled as they walked in.

"Hey, how was your day?"

Jamie and Allie had chocolate ice cream all over their faces. Jamie looked at his parents. "Aunt Brooke got us ice cream!"

Allie nodded. "And we got to play at the store."

Nathan smiled and grabbed them both. "Let's get you two cleaned up."

He took the kids upstairs leaving Brooke to sink into his abandoned seat. Haley laughed.

"Long day?"

"Let's see I fought with my mom, had to go over blueprints, Macy's wants more sketches in a few months and the kids were on a sugar high. Your turn. How was today?"

"Considering that it was my last day of student teaching? Good."

Brooke smiled. "My realtor has found a few potential houses. I'm going to look at them tomorrow."

"I don't want you to move out yet."

Brooke laughed. "I'll be nearby."

Allie ran downstairs with Jamie at her heels. they were both in clean pajamas with freshly washed hair. Allie hugged her mom.

"Goodnight Mommy." She then hugged Haley. "Goodnight Aunt Haley."

Jamie copied and they ran back up the stairs. After a few minutes Nathan came back down.

"They are out."

"Thanks Nate."

They stayed up for another few hours before going to bed.

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